Dr. Rajesh Malhotra
Dr. Rajesh Malhotra is a highly acclaimed orthopedic surgeon with expertise in joint replacement, trauma surgery, and bone and joint infections. He is widely known for his contributions to orthopedic care in India, particularly in the fields of hip and knee replacements. With decades of experience, Dr. Malhotra has gained international recognition for his innovative approaches to joint replacement surgery and his leadership in orthopedic trauma care.
- Specialist : Orthopedician
- Experience: 40+ Years Experience
- Current Position :Senior Consultant- Orthopaedics Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics (North India).
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MS in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery:
- Advanced training in hip and knee replacements from leading international institutions in Germany and the United States.
- Specialized Training in Trauma Surgery:
- Specialized in complex trauma surgery and the management of fractures and polytrauma with additional training in trauma care from top centers in Europe.
Expertise & Achievements:
- Primary Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
- Revision Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
- Partial Knee Arthroplasty
- Navigated Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
- Navigated Partial Knee Arthroplasty – First in India
- Navigated Total Hip Arthroplasty – First in India
- Simultaneous Quadruple Joint Replacement in Single Sitting – First in India
- Total Hip Replacement in the Shortest Man in India – First in India
- Carpo-Metacarpal Replacement of the Thumb – First in India
- Management of Complex Revision Surgeries Using Trabecular Metal Shell – First in India
- Management of Complex Revision Surgeries Requiring Massive Allografts – First in India
- Management of Musculoskeletal Tumors Requiring Reconstruction with Allografts – First in India
- Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Scarless ‘Bikini’ Incision – First in India
- Management of Extensor Mechanism Deficiency Using Patellar Tendon Allograft – First in India
- Management of Complex Hip Surgery Using 3D Printed Custom-Made Acetabular Shell – First in India
- Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Management of Delayed Unions and Non-Unions – First in India
- Complex Trauma Including Acetabular and Knee Fractures
- Management of Osteoporotic Fractures
Experience:
Head of Orthopedics at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences):
- Currently leads the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he oversees complex surgeries in joint replacement, trauma, and infection management.
Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon:
- Previously served as a senior consultant at leading healthcare institutions such as Fortis Healthcare and Max Healthcare, specializing in joint replacements and trauma surgery.
International Experience:
Worked and trained in leading orthopedic centers in Europe and the United States, bringing global expertise in joint replacement and trauma management to India.
Awards & Recognition:
Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthopedics:
- Awarded for his contributions to joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma care, recognized for his lifetime dedication to the field of orthopedics.
Best Orthopedic Surgeon Award:
- Honored with several awards for his expertise in joint replacement and trauma surgery by both national and international medical bodies.
Recognized by International Orthopedic Societies:
Acknowledged by international orthopedic societies for his contributions to robotic surgery and infection management in joint replacement.
Memberships & Affiliations:
- Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA)
- Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
- International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
